Exploring Healthcare Careers: Benefits and Insights
Healthcare Careers: Questions and Answers
1. Answer the questions:
a) What is special about careers in health?
R: They represent a vocation and are ideal for people who want to help others.
b) What do you need to succeed in this field?
R: Teamwork, outstanding skills, and being a good team member.
c) Are people grateful to healthcare workers?
R: Yes, patients and their families are usually very grateful.
d) Is it boring to work in the health sector? Why or why not?
R: No, because every day is different and
Read MoreVocabulary Enhancement: Key Terms and Phrases
Essential Vocabulary and Phrases
Avoid: To stay away from someone or something. Example: “I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays; they are always so busy.”
Stark: Empty, simple, or obvious. Example: “It was a stark room with a bed and chair as the only furniture.”
Clot: To form clots. Example: “He was rushed to the hospital because his blood wasn’t clotting properly.”
Catwalk: The long, narrow stage that models walk along in a fashion show.
Featuring: To include someone or something as an important
Cardiac Arrest: Types, Prevention, and Post-Resuscitation
Cardiac Arrest Management
Types of Cardiac Arrest
Shockable Rhythms:
These rhythms can potentially be restored with a shock! | Non-Shockable Rhythms:
These rhythms cannot be restored by a shock. Use CPR + Medications (Myocytes aren’t working). |
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) can cause Ventricular Fibrillation | Use CPR + Medications |
Prevention of Cardiac Arrest
(Prevention of an Incoming Cardiac
Read MorePersonal Accident, Immigration & Healthy Living
A Day I Will Never Forget
Two months ago, something happened to me that I will never forget. It was a warm and sunny spring morning, and I was home alone since my parents had gone for a walk and to run some errands.
Accident and Consequences: I was rushing out of my bedroom because the phone was ringing, when all of a sudden, I lost my balance, fell down, and bumped my head against the floor. As a consequence of the accident, I was afraid and short of breath. Luckily, I was able to take my phone out
Read MoreUnderstanding Renal Physiology Changes and Urinary Incontinence
Changes in the Physiology of Renal Elimination
There is a decrease in weight and volume of the kidney, which in 80 years, an individual can weigh 30% less than in a young adult. Renal blood flow decreases due to sclerosis of the arteries, which causes a decrease in the rate of glomerular filtration. The number and size of the nephron also reduce. The tubules responsible for absorption and excretion decrease in length and volume.
Problems Causing Changes in Storage
- Difficulty in starting micturition
- Incomplete
Medical Terminology and Procedures: A Comprehensive Lexicon
Medical Terminology and Procedures
Basic Medical Definitions
- Prescription: A written order for medication from a doctor.
- Patient: An individual receiving medical treatment.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient.
- Medication: A substance used to treat illness or pain.
- Ward: A division of a hospital for patients.
- Analgesic: A substance used to relieve pain.
- Nurse: A person trained to provide medical care.
- Symptoms: Physical signs indicating a condition.
Common Medications and Their Uses
- Ibuprofen: Reduces